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Catalogue Data
Specification of all product data supported and formats
The following details all data currently supported in catalogues. The richer your data, the better it supports Buyers and their use cases; from sourcing, trading to IHM document management.
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All supported data
All products must include the following information.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Name |
This is how your product will be displayed to buyers (125 chars) |
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Unit of Measure |
This is how your product will be supplied. Click here to view the supported Unit of Measures. |
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Supplier Part Number |
Sometimes referred to as the 'Vendor Part Number', 'Product Code' or 'SKU' is the unique identifier by which you as the supplier recognise this product (80 chars) |
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Classification with UNSPSC or IMPA |
This is the categorisation of your products. |
❗ Click here to learn more about classification and supported values.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Name |
This is how your product will be displayed to buyers (125 chars) |
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Supplier Part Number |
The unique identifier by which you as the supplier recognise this product (80 chars) |
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Description |
This is the full description of your product (2048 chars) |
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Short Description |
This is an optimised short summary of your full product description allowing buyers to understand your product at a glance (160 chars) |
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Is Hazardous |
Whether or not the product contains hazardous materials (Boolean - Y/N) |
Classifying your products into popular industry catalogues will help buyers find them easier.
Catalogue Classifications
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Name |
Description |
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UNSPSC Code |
ShipServ's standardised classification ensures all supplier products are categorised comparably. Click here for the UNSPSC codes. |
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IMPA Code |
Widely adopted amongst Buyers and Suppliers. Click here for IMPA code search. |
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ISSA Code |
The International Shipsuppliers & Services Association product code. |
Note: If you use IMPA codes, you must ensure you hold the applicable license
Article Classifications
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Name |
Description |
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EAN |
European Article Number |
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UPC |
Universal Product Code |
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Name |
Description |
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Brand |
The manufacturer of the product |
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Brand Part Number |
Sometimes referred to as 'Manufacturer Part Number' is the unique identifier used by the manufacturer to market the products (80 chars) |
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Name |
Description |
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Currency |
Currency Codes. Click here to view the supported currencies |
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Unit Price |
The publicly advertised list price is visible to all buyers. If left unpopulated, the price will display as 'on request' (decimal) |
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Lead Time (Days) |
This represents the typical availability (number) |
Products with images usually get more clicks than products without images.
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Name |
Description |
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Product Image (Full URL path may be specified or send zip file of images) |
Square images display better (JPG, JPEG or PNG) |
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Material Declaration |
(PDF) |
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Supplier Declaration of Compliance |
(PDF) |
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Spec Sheet |
(PDF) |
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Safety Data Sheet |
(PDF) |
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Test Certificate |
(PDF) |